2007 Ford Mustang vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2007 Ford Mustang is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (73 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Mustang (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (128 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mustang | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Mustang | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.7 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2420 mm |
